1 Bake in preheated oven until chicken meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. 2  An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast meat should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Butternut squash skin is edible and actually quite healthy as itâs full of fiber and many of the best antioxidants in butternut are found just under the skin. Steaming butternut squash will make the skin quite soft and if you blend it up for a spicy Thai butternut soup like this you wonât even notice it.nce it is halved, pull out the seeds with your fingers and keep them if youâd like to lightly fry them up while the squash is cooking. While raw hulless pumpkin seeds are a lot easier to eat, you can lightly fry butternut squash seeds with their hulls in a little coconut oil and seasoning for a few minutes.
Butternut squash is a winter vegetable prized for its ease of preparation, rich nutty flavor and versatility, which allows you to season it in a great variety of ways. Which spices you choose and which method of using them to flavor butternut squash depends entirely on the end result desired by the recipe you are using. Complementary butternut squash seasonings run the gamut from savory to sweet, so donât be afraid to experiment. Butternut squash is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. A 1-cup serving of cooked cubes contains only 82 calories.